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cittosis

n. an abnormal desire for unusual foods or nonnutritive substances. See cissa; pica.

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November 15th 2024

spell

spell

n.

1. a hypnotic influence or any influence of one person over another considered similarly powerful and hard to explain.

2. a magical incantation or a curse.

3. a lay term for an episode of a physical or mental disorder.